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Informal polling is a method of capturing and displaying "votes" in real-time. Results are displayed in graphs and charts for quick access to data for analysis.

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Poll Everywhere is a platform for informal polling. https://www.polleverywhere.com/k12-student-response-system

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"[Poll Everywhere] helps a lot of shyer students who don't always contribute in class voice their opinions a bit louder."

This quote comes from one of senior lecturer Deborah Husbands' students at the University of Westminster. "We feel more comfortable with each other now," said another student. "We feel like we can talk to each other because it's something fun to do."

Check out this video to see Husbands and her class demonstrate how you can incorporate a student response system into your classroom.

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"[Poll Everywhere] helps a lot of shyer students who don't always contribute in class voice their opinions a bit louder." This quote comes from one of senior lecturer Deborah Husbands' students at the University of Westminster. "We feel more comfortable with each other now," said another student.

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How might you use this form of assessment in your distance education course.

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Informal polling may be used to get a quick feel for how confident learners are about their progress towards understanding the subject or task being presented. It can be thought of as an electronic "fist to five" in which learners give quick feedback by rating their progress on a scale of one to five. This allows me as the trainer to adjust instruction as needed.

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Standardized testing refers to assessments that are rendered and scored in a "standardized" or rigidly consistent method. The questions are valid, their is a reliable scoring method, and allows for the establishment of performance norms.

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Owl can be used to administer standardized tests.  https://owlts.com/owl-online-exam-features

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OWL Test Management System Features | Autoscored and Custom Subscriptions - OWL Testing Software

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OWL's extensive online examination features including countess question building customizations, online exam delivery varieties like AI proctoring, Safe Exam Browser, and multistage adaptive testing. Also integrated scoring, marking and rating, detailed reporting, data and system integration options, and exceptional training and support. Integration includes: LTI, SIS, Web API, Single Sign On.

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How might you use this form of assessment in your distance education course.

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Standardized testing can be used for the formal assessments following a unit of study. I will use them to determine the norm of student mastery of concepts taught and track with each course iteration.

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Written responses allow trainers to assess a learner's level of understanding. They require more complex demonstration of learning than selected response questions. The performance task that learners must respond to may vary widely dependent upon the skill or content being assessed. Responses can be as simple as a sentence or as detailed as an essay, lab report, or proof of a math solution.

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Google forms can be used to collect written responses.

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Written response will be required from learner's in their crafting of their PBL units. There will be many instances in which I will gather written responses. One way will be an exercise in which learners will propose their idea for a PBL unit.

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Oral presentations are a form of assessment that requires learners to verbally address a topic. The presentation formats can range anywhere from informal and impromptu to formal and well-prepared.

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Visme can be used to develop a visual for use during an oral presentation. https://www.visme.co/

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Visme for Education | Create Engaging Content | Visme

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Create beautiful, engaging and interactive content in the classroom by taking advantage of Visme's easy-to-use dashboard and design assets.

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Learners will orally present their completed PBL units to the class.

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A skill test or demonstration requires the learner to show their ability to complete a task.  They are used to validate skills.

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Vervoe can be used to evaluate a job skill.

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The best way to predict job performance. See who can do the job before they get the job. Skill assessment software for any role.

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Learners will have to be able to use the computer platforms required for their students to create their PBL work product. If a student will need to produce an EXCEL spreadsheet with results, teachers should be able to demonstrate that they can produce the spreadsheet as well.

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Activities refers to the part of a lesson that allows students to practice the theory learned during instruction. Great activities foster student engagement and deeper understanding of the lesson topic.

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Coggle can be used to create a mind map during brainstorming sessions.  https://coggle.it/

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Coggle is online software for creating and sharing mindmaps and flowcharts. It works online in your browser: there's nothing to download or install. Log in to start diagramming!

Whether you're taking notes, brainstorming, planning, or doing something awesomely creative, it is super simple to visualise your ideas with Coggle. Share with as many friends or colleagues as you like. Changes you make will show up instantly in their browser, wherever they are in the world

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The clear way to share complex information. Coggle is a collaborative mind-mapping tool that helps you make sense of complex things. Create unlimited mind maps and easily share them with friends and colleagues.

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An activity that will deepen understanding during PD will involve students sharing their PBL unit proposals with the class via a discussion board. Learners will give two ideas to each group that will enhance their proposal. Learners will be able to review all suggestions. The activity will culminate with a whole group discussion (for in-person or virtual synchronous sessions) facilitated by me.

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Group projects are task-oriented student collaborations that can be used to evaluate learner performance in a "hands-on" scenario.  Project culmination involves the production and presentation of a defined work-product.

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A Miro whiteboard can be used for collaboration.  https://miro.com/education-whiteboard/

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From online classes and distance learning to campus collaboration - everything is easy and fun in Miro. Trusted by students and educators from top universities.

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As part of my PD, learners will collaborate in groups of 4 to produce an agreed upon PBL unit.

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This method of assessment refers to large, multifaceted culminating projects that integrates and showcases the entire course learning experience.

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A portfolio can be produced on Fresh Grade.  https://freshgrade.com/teachers/

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The culminating final project for the PD course will be the presentation of a fully developed PD unit with completed plans and materials.